German

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Etymology

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Stand (standing) +‎ Pauke (scolding, roasting)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtantˌpaʊ̯kə/
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Noun

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Standpauke f (genitive Standpauke, plural Standpauken)

  1. (colloquial) harangue, diatribe, tirade, threatening lecture
    jemandem eine Standpauke haltento harangue someone

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